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Wolves sack Rob Edwards and close on Portuguese manager César Peixoto

Wolverhampton have sacked Rob Edwards and are poised to replace him with the Gil Vicente manager César Peixoto

Ben Fisher·3 days ago

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‘We feel betrayed’: 52 clubs demand vote on plans for WSL academy sides to join third tier

An alliance of Women’s National League sides have written to the FA as the backlash intensifies against plans viewed as ‘a disaster waiting to happen’

Tom Garry·3 days ago

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Mexico hoping football emerges from the chaos surrounding World Cup

It may just be time to forget the sullied buildup and enjoy the tournament although the co-hosts are not optimistic

Jonathan Wilson in Mexico City·3 days ago

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Panama World Cup 2026 team guide

After impressive showings in recent major tournaments, Thomas Christiansen’s players are aiming to prove a point on the global stage

José Miguel Domínguez Flores·3 days ago

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Striker Mo Touré sends injury scare through Socceroos camp on eve of World Cup

Australia forward, who has recent history of muscle injuries, misses training but staff say he’ll be back ahead of World Cup opener

Jack Snape in Oakland·3 days ago

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Omar Artan scandal reveals Gianni Infantino for what he is: one of sport’s greatest cowards | Jonathan Liew

The Fifa president has prostrated the organisation before Donald Trump and lost control of his own tournament as a result

Jonathan Liew·3 days ago

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Inside the country pub preserving Socceroos history with the Johnny Warren Museum

Surrounded by rolling fields and winding roads, and hidden away at the back of the Jamberoo Pub, is a moving tribute to Australian football

Martin Pegan, photography by Tamara Dean·3 days ago

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‘I wished for that’: Tuchel insists England are ready for World Cup after warm-up stroll

Thomas Tuchel said England are ready for the World Cup after they cruised to an impressive 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Orlando

Jacob Steinberg at the Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando·3 days ago

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Jude Bellingham clicks alongside Kane at last. He should start in England’s World Cup opener | Jacob Steinberg

Midfielder delivered complete performance against Costa Rica that should make up Thomas Tuchel’s mind for him

Jacob Steinberg at the Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando·3 days ago

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England 3-0 Costa Rica: World Cup 2026 warm-up – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: An uneventful yet satisfactory end to England’s World Cup preparations. Scott Murray was watching

Scott Murray·3 days ago

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Gordon makes his point as England breeze past Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up

England defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in their last World Cup warm-up match thanks to Declan Rice’s strike, Anthony Gordon’s penalty and a late third from Ollie Watkins

David Hytner at the Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando·3 days ago

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Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects ‘political’ elements

The manufacturer of the team’s World Cup jerseys said the design was ‘not intended as a political statement’

Jeff Rueter·3 days ago

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Infantino plays the hits as Fifa’s defender-in-chief on eve of World Cup | Pablo Iglesias Maurer

The Fifa president’s monologue before the 2022 World Cup attained legendary status for all the wrong reasons. He was in familiar form four years on

Pablo Iglesias Maurer in Mexico City·3 days ago

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Gianni Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics

The Fifa president has defended the organisation’s handling of the World Cup, saying: ‘Screaming and shouting does not find a solution’

Matt Hughes in Mexico City·3 days ago

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Nottingham Forest reject Manchester City’s £122m bid for Elliot Anderson

City have significantly increased their initial £80m bid, but Forest want the fee to match the British record of £125m

Jamie Jackson·4 days ago

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‘Not in our best moment’: strikes and tension temper World Cup buzz in Mexico City

An escalating teachers’ strike and concerns around public perception have left locals with complicated feelings on the eve of the tournament’s opener

Pablo Iglesias Maurer in Mexico City·4 days ago

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Mauricio Pochettino: ‘No one sees the USA as a contender – but why not?’

The men’s head coach tells Sid Lowe about his ‘American dream’ at the World Cup and tempering the host nation’s ‘arrogant’ expectations

Sid Lowe·4 days ago

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Chris Richards races to be ready as US count down to World Cup opener: ‘I have to make it’

US center-back Chris Richards said he is ready to face Paraguay after recovering from an ankle injury scare at the end of the Premier League campaign

Jeff Rueter in Irvine, California·4 days ago

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World Cup 2026 news: Messi returns to Argentina action; UN urges US immigration ‘re-think’ – as it happened

All the news, analysis and buildup as to the World Cup before the opening ceremony on Thursday

Michael Butler, Dominic Booth, Martin Belam and Tom Davies·4 days ago

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Kieran McKenna steps down as Ipswich manager ‘with great pride’ to take break

Kieran McKenna departs Ipswich after two Premier League promotions and ‘incredible progress’, with Mark Ashton, the club’s chair, left ‘gutted’ by the decision

Nick Ames·4 days ago

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TV rights holders frustrated over World Cup final half-time show delay

Fifa are still to confirm the length of the show despite multiple requests, with the delays causing issues for broadcasters and advertising teams

Exclusive by Matt Hughes in Mexico City·4 days ago

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World Cup Group D view from the USA: co-hosts determined to justify their hype | Jeff Rueter

Australia, Turkey and Paraguay must be vigilant of a defender-heavy squad ready to bring Mauricio Pochettino’s vision to life on the home stage

Jeff Rueter·4 days ago

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Croatia World Cup 2026 team guide

Luka Modric and friends are aiming for one last hurrah but a Tottenham defender is providing hope for the future for England’s group opponents

Aleksandar Holiga·4 days ago

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Everton ordered to pay Burnley nearly £40m in Premier League relegation legal case

Burnley have won their landmark legal case against Everton for breaching Premier League financial rules in a season the Clarets went down

Andy Hunter·4 days ago

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